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Welcome to Amazing Mobile Music Instruction. You’ve finally decided to take guitar lessons. The real question is how long is it going to take to learn? Music instructors always have a hard time giving a good answer. It’s isn’t a terrible question, it’s just a little difficult to answer. To answer the question, we need to know what “learning guitar” really means to you.

Learning to Play Guitar

Some people may want to learn how to simply play a favorite song, or learn certain chord progressions, or play mind-blowing solos. To be good at anything, if it’s playing guitar, learning the yo-yo or something else, takes a lot of practice.

No matter what your guitar playing goals are, it is going to take no less than a few months or perhaps over a year of steady practicing prior to you positively say you “know how to play guitar.”

For people that want to learn how to play just a few chords and transition between them easily, it’s going to take a minimum of three or four months of steady practice, possibly more depending on how persistent you are.

Three Things you Need to Know. Practice, Practice, Practice!

“How long should I practice?” This is a reasonably typical question. Everyone has things to do and also has a life beyond playing guitar, so it can be hard to make time to practice. Try not to practice more tchan an hour in a day. An hour is a bit of time already, and when you are practicing for more than that, your hand might be a little tired, particularly if you are new to guitar. Stay to a steady 30 to 45 minutes of concentrated practice each day. And you don’t feel bad if you have to miss a practice day. Stuff does happen and going into the next time that you practice, be sure you’re dead set and focused on the task at hand.

Many new guitar players are excessively determined and devote too much time practicing. This eventually leads to them getting burned-out, plateauing or injuring their hand. You do not want this to happen to you.

Set Small, Attainable Goals

Learning a new skill is all about breakthroughs. Realistically set your goals correctly with what you can actually accomplish in the amount of time you have. Imagine something you want to achieve on guitar and place a deadline for yourself for when you have conquered that technique or hit that goal.

For instance, perhaps you want to nail a whole song in a week. Well, if the song turns out to be a little too complex, maybe only learn the intro to the song in a week? If it’s too hard to accomplish, maybe scale it down some and only practice playing its chord progressions? Or if you’re not familiar with a chord in the song, maybe focus on playing the new chord that week alternatively?

It may be over your head if you head right into a complete song lesson and you notice yourself getting confused by the chords or scale being used. You’ll want to basically lay things out, so they are just a little easier for you. In doing this, the goals are easier to achieve, and it usually feels a lot better knowing that you are progressing quickly with small goals instead of waiting a long time to finish something entirely, that can be discouraging and kill your motivation.

A Word on Gear

Many guitar players that are new, are obsessed with gear. It isn’t the guitar that plays the guitar, it’s the player that plays the guitar!

Everyone likes bright, nitro-finished guitars with their custom guitar shop pickups, and Indian rosewood fretboards, ultimately, none of that matters if you can’t even play! That brings us to the point of this post: practice.

There is only one way to become a guitar player; practice. Hinging on what you wish to accomplish, it’s going to take at the minimum a couple of months, possibly more, prior to you having enough confidence in yourself to declare that you are indeed, a guitar player.

How Long Does it Take to Learn Bass Guitar?

Honestly, there’s no conclusive answer to this question, it actually depends a lot on the individual. A new player, for example, might begin to get the gist of it within just 6 months; nevertheless, learning the ins and outs of bass guitar along with proficiency and skill of all the advanced methods might take many years, possibly a lifetime. Bass guitar is a lot more than a guitar with only 2 strings

Consequently, they have very different scale lengths, tones, and feel in addition to its role musically. Also, take into account that in many cases it also requires a rather different conceptual and technical methods. It’s possible that a guitarist will have an easier time moving to the bass since they have knowledge and are familiar with how the fretboard works. Having said that, if you’re thinking about moving to bass following guitar, it’s usually the one of the only things these instruments have in common, in addition to maybe using a pick.

Occasionally, just one lesson with a talented bass instructor might point you in the right direction and help you with your learning method. Do your homework and ask around or look up bass guitar instructors. Always remember that when push comes to shove, your ambition and willingness to learn bass guitar (and maybe your inherent musical ability) would be the major factors that affects your overall progression when you’re learning to play bass guitar.

Tips to Learn and Play Bass Guitar

Here are some common tips that you can use when learning to play the bass guitar. Apply these principles to the guitar, and you’ll hear and notice your playing improve significantly. Additionally, they will help you learn the bass faster.

Single-finger Method

Note that a lot of people in fact want to have a bass player that utilizes a pick as their playing method. Having said that, if you’re a fingerstyle bass player and are looking to accomplish a much more consistent playing method, try using only one finger, such as the index (instead of alternating between your index and middle finger) as much as possible.

Use Fifths and Octaves

The fifth and the octave are possibly the most harmoniously pleasant notes you could play. A lot of popular and classic bass guitar lines have been produced using primarily octaves, roots, and fifths as the main foundation.

One of the benefits about using this technique is that it will enable you to create a bass line that is both appealing and melodic. It also locks in nicely with the drums and not harmonically conflict with the basic chords.

Play for the Song

In a lot of cases, refined bass guitar playing requires you to show finesse and exercise control instead of showcasing your cunning skills and moves. Nine times out of ten, it’s a good idea to work primarily with the root notes of the chords while combining properly with the drummer’s bas drum in addition to the snare drums.

Instructional Books

Books are a great resource to learn bass guitar fundamentals, but to be honest, they’re unappreciated at this point. Online tutorials and YouTube have sort of eclipsed this useful way of learning bass.

It’s important to note that there’s a good chance some of your number one bass players learned by reading books.

Online Bass Tutorials

There are a lot of online bass guitar tutorials on various platforms. They may also be arranged very differently. However, they offer a suitable and affordable way to learn bass guitar. It is worth noting that YouTube is an awesome source, and typically the first place for most new players to go as it’s free!

You’ll be happy to know that there are many incredible channels dedicated to bass guitar tutorials and helpful reviews that explain methods and techniques very clearly.

There are popular lesson websites like Jamplay.com that offer structure while following a reasonable order, typically in a convenient course configuration. What this means is you shouldn’t end up in a bass lesson that’s too technical for you. Instead, get started with some beginner bass video tutorials and then progress from there.

In Conclusion

Join us next time. As always if you ever have a question or would like to know more please contact us at bensmethod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to like/follow us on Facebook and Instagram @amazingmobilemusic.

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

MUSIC LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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Welcome back to Amazing Mobile Music Instruction. You’ve finally decided to take piano lessons. The real question is how long is it going to take to learn? Music instructors always have a hard time giving a good answer. It’s isn’t a terrible question, it’s just a little difficult to answer. To answer the question, we need to know what “learning piano” really means to you.

How Long Does it Take to Master the Piano?

Piano can totally take over your life. Malcolm Gladwell has notably stated it takes 10,000 hours or more to master a skill. 10,000 hours is around an hour and a half a day for 15+ years. Do you only plan on practicing a half hour each day? If you never skipped a day, it would take around 60 years to amass the desired 10,000 hours.

Today’s scientists consider the 10,000 hours to be a myth. Classical music competition winners are closer to 25,000 hours of practice. That comes to 3 hours a day for 20 years. There are a lot of factors. The age you begin, is clearly paramount. The techniques and how effectively you practice also has to be strongly observed. Not taking these factors into account, instructors don’t think anyone would dispute thousands of hours of practice are needed to be a skilled pianist.

Your Goals for Learning Piano

Now that there is an understanding how long it will probably take to reach a professional level. A lot of people that ask this question aren’t wondering “when will I win that classical piano competition?” Some people just want to know how long it takes them to feel fairly proficient when put in front of a piano. This is where you actually need to determine what “fairly proficient” means to you.

Learning One Piece of Music

Do you want to learn one piece of music and that’s all? You can learn one piece of music (that isn’t too hard) moderately quickly with practice. There are a lot of YouTube instruction that can teach you piece of musics by routine. This means is they play a piece of music, and have you copy their finger movements just like they showed you. If you are wanting to learn only one piece of music of music, this is probably the most beneficial way to learn. Some people with some experience or little to none, can learn moderately quickly.

The problem with this technique is you’re just learning one piece of music of music. Learning by routine won’t help you read directly (unless you’re learning by routine and reading simultaneously). There won’t be a way to play any other piece of music unless you learn by routine again.

You only want to learn one piece of music? Learn through routine. You will most likely learn a lot of the piece of music in just a couple of hours. If you’re wanting to learn to play, take piano lessons and learn to read music. Routine playing might be a part of the lessons, but ultimately you will need to learn to read music.

Reading Music

If the goal is for you to be able to read music, then you also need to know how far you want to take it. Memorizing notes on the page and notes on the keyboard shouldn’t take more than a couple of weeks. Despite the fact that some students will spend a lot longer learning the notes, because they are not practicing enough, or practicing properly. There actually is not that much to memorize. You only need to memorize where about 48 notes on the page in association to your keyboard to play a lot of music. 48 may sound like a lot, but for example you only had to memorize 48 words to learn Mandarin. A lot of people could speak it. It doesn’t take a lot of time. Just concentrated effort and repetition.

Understanding where the notes sit on the page is one thing, but in reality, hitting them with your fingers in time is different. Assume you were practicing on a regular basis and properly, a lot of instructors would imagine you would feel somewhat relaxed reading music the first time you see it in around 6 months. A lot of people won’t practice that well and regularly though, so about 3 years is usually a better estimate.

In order to feel proficient reading intermediate music on the first time you see it, you can add on another 7. Reading music is a pretty difficult skill to establish.

Playing Advanced Music

Perhaps reading music itself isn’t your objective. You only want to play some more advanced music. On average, a child that began at a young age that was practicing well, often and consistently, would most likely have the ability to start this kind of music by the time they reach high school. Think around 10 years. Pianists that start as adults most likely will take longer. A part of the reason might be just because it’s more difficult to practice consistently. The other reason is that children have the ability to learn faster. Not practicing at an early age does make a difference.

The 10 years mentioned may be a lot shorter, that’s why there 6-year-old prodigies. Prodigies are not as magical as people might think. If you begin when you are 2 and your parents teach you on a daily basis, you can reach those levels, usually in half the time.

Pop Music

Have no interest in playing classical? Not learning classical can cut the time it takes you to learn by quite a lot. Pop music, from a difficulty perspective, isn’t even in the same ballpark. When you feel relaxed reading music and having knowledge of chords and their structure you could be a pretty proficient pop pianist. After 3-5 years of practicing, and a lot of people that hear you play will be captivated.

Learning to Read Music and Play Timeline Estimates

The reason this question is asked a lot is because the one asking the question hopes that in a couple of months, they can learn to play the piano competent. The truth of the matter is that usually never happens. If you don’t plan on making piano a part of your life for at least a couple of years, you might end up in the group that “took piano lessons” but simply can’t play. In case you scanned through the entire article, here is a typical timeline for how long it will take you to learn to play piano:

Learning One Piece of Music by Routine: A couple of weeks

Reading Basic Piano Music: 6 months to 3 years

Reading Intermediate Piano Music: 3 to 10 years

Playing Advanced Classical Music: 10 to 15 years

Playing Pop Music: 3 to 5 years

Bear in mind these are estimated numbers since instructors get asked this so often. The student may learn faster or slower, for a number of reasons. Using these figures, despite that, will show that piano is not something you can learn in a couple of lessons. It takes thousands of hours to feel proficient. Things that give us the greatest enjoyment in life, don’t come easy. They are the things that take hard work that will bring you the most joy.

In Conclusion

Join us next time. As always if you ever have a question or would like to know more please contact us at bensmethod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to like/follow us on Facebook and Instagram @amazingmobilemusic.

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

MUSIC LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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The average cost of music lessons is $55 per lesson, with prices ranging from $30 to $80+ per lesson in the US in 2020. Read on to learn more what you can expect in various price ranges as you improve your musical skills!

$30 To $50 Per Lesson

A very popular price to pay for music lessons and this price is usually the easiest to obtain if you book as part of a lesson package that you pay for at the outset of the lessons. Normally held in the home of the instructor or music studio and can offer you great value for money if you do not mind driving to the location of the lesson.

A couple of points to ponder: If the instructor is at a music store or studio with many teachers, the instructor may only be on a percentage of the monies taken. This may mean they are less motivated to teach as well as having less reason to attract new students. It may also be indicative the teacher is not a top-grade instructor. Also, if life gets in the way of your musical learning, you may have to pay up front for lessons you will not be able to take because of sickness, travel or a family emergency. Likewise, if you buy a package of lessons and then discover it does not jive with your learning style, the value offered in these packages becomes far less of an attractive proposition.

$50 to $80 Per Lesson

In this price range, you are looking at what may be considered regular prices for music lessons. They may be hosted at a studio or in the home of the instructor or in this price range, the instructor may come to you. Obviously, the last option is usually more expensive but you will not have to deal with traffic and the transport of musical instruments. Another advantage is you pay per lesson.

Since these rates are higher, many students save money by having lessons once every other week or month and this can be a good thing as it allows more time for practice. Although single lessons may cost more than package details, they offer greater flexibility as they are not subjected to contracts and can be canceled with ease.

$80 Plus Per Lesson

In this price range you are going to be working with a well-regarded private teacher or if you are going to a music school an elite class teacher.

These lessons will probably last a minimum of sixty minutes and may be done in a studio, the home of the teacher or the home of the student. They are also likely to specialize in individual specialist aspects of music. At this price point, teachers are going to have skills in very specific areas and a great knowledge to pass on to others.

These lessons are not perhaps the best for beginners but as you progress as a musician – this kind of teaching can be the best of all.

Other Ways To Learn

Group lessons are great when you are a beginner as you can learn from others and establish good foundations in music that will take you down the path of learning. You can expect to pay $15 to $35 per class.

Of course in the information age online options are also viable. They are normally cheaper than other music lessons and are good to get your feet wet although perhaps not best suited to the younger musician.

How Much Do Online Music Lessons Cost?

According to TakeLessons, The average cost of a 60-minute music lessons is $72. While the exact cost varies depending on the teacher, the type of music lesson, and your location, you should anticipate spending between $17 and $300 per hour. Learn more about online music lessons cost.

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

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Welcome back to Amazing Mobile Music Instruction. Today we will discuss the motivation of learning an instrument as an adult. Whether it be picking an instrument back up after years of not playing, or beginning an instrument for the first time as an adult, the learning can be difficult but not impossible.

At Amazing Mobile Music Instruction we have students of all ages and all levels. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. When anyone starts or continues music lessons with us, we are happy to be a part of it.

Is it Too Late?

It is never too late to pick up an instrument. I think everyone can play music. I teach older beginners all the time. If you are interested, you can be good at anything you put your mind to. If you practice and enjoy doing it, there will be positive results. Setting realistic expectations can be helpful, of course. Learning 1 song at a time, getting to know the treble and bass clefs, learning music theory, rhythm and counting, fun improvisation, and simple notation can get you started with music. The physical mechanics of playing your chosen instrument are important to learn. You’ve already waited. Start now, it’s awesome.

Revisiting an Old Friend

There are many cases where students played an instrument at a younger age and decide later in life they want to pick the instrument back up. Taking lessons to refresh and sharpen your skills is a great idea. Doing this can help strengthen your memory and previous knowledge, help fix any bad habits you may have picked up along the way and teach you new good habits that will increase your skill level. You can go in a completely new direction like Sarah’s father did or start where you left off.

Starting Fresh

A lot of times we hear “I wish I had learned an instrument when I was young or I wished I would have stuck with my music lessons” Luckily, it is never too late to start. Though scheduling can be more difficult as we get older, we can typically find at least ten minutes in a day to work on a new skill.

As we age, some of the synapses in our brains, not being used, begin to die. Don’t panic, you can make new ones! This is why learning a new skill as an adult can be slightly more difficult. Not impossible. A great way to motivate this growth?… you guessed it, playing/studying music!

Advantages of starting later

When you begin learning music later in life, you may find that you get to a better understanding of it’s theory and structure more quickly than you thought possible. Since you are choosing to learn and play, it’ll automatically be less of a chore for you. You already know that working hard for something you want offers great rewards. You are aware that most excuses are just reasons to not try. If we never start, then we have already failed. That goes for any endeavor.

The Idea makes Me Anxious

Starting something new or taking on any challenge can create anxiety. Choosing to learn music can automatically create unnecessary anxiety in some. There are a great many personal reasons for this. Assuming issues will arise before you start can zap your motivation for trying. Do your best to look at it like it’s an outlet that reduces anxiety and promotes joy in your life.

Beginning or continuing to learn anything takes work. You can enjoy that work. You may have to learn that, as well. With practice comes progress, and in time you will see results. If you learn something today that you didn’t know yesterday, you are already successful. Allow yourself to enjoy the journey. It’s not as helpful to focus on the possible shortcomings you may or may not have. Judge your results after you start and do your best, not before.

Slow and Steady

With some consistent work and practice you can learn or relearn a musical instrument!

Conclusion

Join us next time. As always if you ever have a question or would like to know more please contact us at bensmethod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to like/follow us on Facebook and Instagram @amazingmobilemusic.

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

MUSIC LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

There a few ways to look at that last sentence. There is the music that motivates you as a listener, and music you participate in by playing. Sounds obvious, right? I get them mixed up all the time. I love Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, for instance. I am constantly, accidentally comparing myself, as a musician to these Icons of Classic Rock! What a disappointment I am?! This zaps my motivation to play/practice/write. However, the music in our heads that needs to come out, requires we get past that obstacle.

When we use Iconic musicians as a motivation to get better at Our music, it’s a greater starting point. Play and write to your strengths as you practice. Embrace the mistakes made. Repeat them. Try to play a few things you aren’t good at, every time you pick up or sit down to your instrument.

You have the opportunity to find that interesting change no one has ever heard! You could happen upon the greatest chord progression ever assembled! The possibilities are great!

I do my best to remember that I have my own music to make. Chuck Barry, The Beatles, Eric Clapton can become an inspiration to drive us beyond our current abilities. With comparison, beware.

Conclusion

Join us next time when we discuss Learning an instrument as an adult. As always if you ever have a question or would like to know more please contact us at bensmethod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to like/follow us on Facebook and Instagram @amazingmobilemusic.

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

PIANO LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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A lot of parents ask for voice lessons for their children as young as 3 or 4 years old, but traditional vocal lessons are not usually successful or suitable for children this young according to Musika Lessons Blog. It’s a good idea to start voice lessons once the child’s voice is more established and they have started the beginning stages of puberty.

MUSIC LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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What is the right age? Children as young as 3 years old can start leaning with a professional violin instructor, thanks to scaled-down instruments and the Suzuki method. Nevertheless, there’s more to think about than age and size. For other children, five and six are usually the best age according to Elite Music Academy.

VIOLIN LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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While each child is different, it’s usually a good idea to wait until your child is at least 6 years old before starting guitar lessons according to Guitar Gear Finder. While children younger than 6 can learn guitar, it takes a remarkable teacher to take on the difficulty to teach young children.

GUITAR LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

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The best age to start piano lessons is usually between the ages of 6 and 9 years old according to School of Rock. Whereas older students might have an easier time learning to play. However, students as young as 6-years-old can also learn to play because the keys of the piano are easily operated.

PIANO LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."

Welcome to Amazing Mobile Music Instruction! We work with you to enjoy and understand all the different aspects of playing music.

In this blog, we will explore some key elements of practicing a musical instrument. If you have any questions and would like to know more, please contact us at bensmethod@gmail.com. Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Instagram if you want to @amazingmobilemusic.

You know the old saying Practice makes perfect? We like to say, “perfect practice makes perfect sense”. Your method of playing/practice will define the results you’ll be getting.

Think Outside the Box

Try thinking outside of the box. Saying notes out loud when you play can be very helpful. Singing them in time and in the correct melody can speed up the process incredibly. If your fingers won’t do what you want them to..say out loud.. “Pointer finger A, to ring finger C sharp to pinky D” it’s sounds funny, but it works very well.

Practice Music Everyday

Practicing well everyday yields great results. It can be as little as ten minutes a day. If you do it every day, you’re going to improve quickly in comparison to sporadically playing. “when you have time”. Real life and its responsibilities are always going to be present.

Create a Practice Schedule

If you have a good practice schedule, you’ll be playing more than you’re not playing. We can practice scales, saying and playing notes, new chords, chord changing, music reading, deepening your understanding of music theory and/or just going over a song or two.

Practice & Review

Ideally, you want to practice what you have recently learned and then review your overall knowledge. It helps to find our motivation for playing in the first place. Think about things in those terms and get on your instrument today! That will keep your craft going consistently.

Set Goals

If you really want to learn a tough or complicated song, practice the chords in it separately, in a variety of ways. Example; arpeggiate the chords and try to play them with different strumming techniques. Saying the notes out loud of the chords you’re playing may help you define the melody. If you want to work on composition, practice scales and chord progressions, within those scales. Whatever your motivation is, there is a goal to work towards.

Take the Necessary Steps

Practice shouldn’t be a chore; it is a large part of the musical journey you are to embark on. Another step that will lead you further into the infinite world of music.

Improve Your Technique

When you are playing, make sure you are constantly improving your technique. If you are not positioning correctly, or if you are not identifying the physical weaknesses you may have accidentally learned, your practice may take you backwards in the long run.

Conclusion

Join us next time, when we will discuss music that motivates you!

Amazing Mobile Music offers Music Lessons Throughout the Phoenix metro area.

PIANO LESSONS REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Ben is an amazing music instructor. I am a music producer and I have taken piano lessons from him for over 5 years. Highly recommended as he is very patient and easy to work with.

SYED

"I think it was a great first lesson for my 8 year old. He has been taking private lessons for the past one year but none of the instructors taught him the right technique to hold the pick, hold the guitar and placement of right and left hand. The instructor (Benjamin) seemed knowledgeable and had the right approach to teach a child. Definitely plan to continue taking these lessons and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested."

RENEE

"Ben is an amazing piano teacher. He is energetic, outgoing and very patient. My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons over the last few months. He has kept my daughter excited about learning by his upbeat personality, but has also made sure she focused on the essentials of piano playing. Ben is very knowledgeable and as a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional."

JULIE

"With Ben's encouraging, patient and enthusiastic style of teaching I now know that I can learn to play guitar. As an older student I wasn't sure if I should endeavor such a challenge. Before I realized, I was learning, playing and understanding music."

AMBER

"My son has only had his first lesson so far but the instructor was very good with him. He was so interested after the lesson that he continued to practice for another 20 min after the lesson. He is now very excited to learn more. Thank you!"

BILLY

"Ben is a good guitar teacher. I have learned many things from him. He lets you take your time when you are trying to learn something and he will never rush you. I would suggest having Ben as your guitar teacher."

MARA

"I had my first lesson and am very excited and inspired by Benjamins enthusiasm and teaching style. He makes it a lot of fun! I am hoping his style will inspirer my daughter to take lessons."

STACEY

"Ben was prompt and very friendly. The boys enjoyed the lessons and will continue on with Ben. He was great at being flexible to fit us into his schedule when it worked for us."

ROSEANNE

"Ben is very patient and knowledgeable. My son was very happy about learning to play a song after his 1st lesson. He is eager to practice and seems to really enjoy it."

JOLYN

"Benjamin was patient, friendly, and professional. He worked well with my kids and we are looking forward to next weeks session."

FLORA

"Ben has so much passion and an amazing gift for sharing it with young ones -- my 6 year old son LOVED his first lesson!!!"

DEBORAH

"Ben is an excellent and very supportive instructor."

LOGAN

"Ben is a great teacher. He keeps lessons interesting and fun!"

KAILEE

"Ben makes lessons fun and I also learn a lot!"

SYED I – PHOENIX AZ

"Ben has been teaching guitar to my son for the past few months and I must say that, it has been great so far. Ben teaches various techniques which I see no other previous guitar instructor has stressed upon earlier and they are must for guitarist in order to develop good habits from the start. He makes sure in every class that my son is playing the guitar with correct form and technique. He's good with kids and makes sure they are comfortable and understanding the instructions. I always tell my son to learn as much as possible from Ben, he's a good teacher and willing to share his knowledge. Recently started piano classes as well for my daughter and so far going great. She's liking them. Definitely recommend if any one wants to learn music from Ben. At least give him a try."

AMBER P – PHOENIX AZ

"I had been meaning to get piano lessons for my oldest for a while and when I found Ben's ad on Yelp I sent him a message. He responded quickly and was able to fit us in at a time which worked perfectly for the both of us. He is very patient with my daughter and she has shown so much improvement over such a short amount of time. I can't believe how quickly she is picking things up and enjoying playing. She constantly makes up new songs throughout the day, adding to them and seems genuinely interested in continuing. He even likes to help her create new music to keep her interested. A much better experience than I had when I was younger. I am so glad we found Ben."